A National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) member collapsed and passed away during the penalty shootout phase of Nigeria vs South Africa.
The young man from Kaduna State, known only as Samuel, was reportedly serving in Adamawa when he passed away, reportedly shortly before the decisive kick that guaranteed Nigeria’s advancement to the African Cup of Nations final.
A witness said in a social media post, “We lost one Nigerian during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our sports viewing center here in Numan.
“The corps member who is serving in Numan from Kaduna fainted before the kick of the winning goal. He died before they could reach the hospital. May his soul rest in peace.”
The NYSC Coordinator in Adamawa State, Mr. Jingi Dennis, confirmed the matter in a telephone conversation on Thursday.
The coordinator said, ”I received the news of his death last night. I hope to have more details today.
“According to his colleagues who went with him to watch the match, the late corps member told them that he didn’t like watching penalty shootout. He then bowed his head and all of a sudden, he collapsed.”He was confirmed dead at the General Hospital in Numan by the doctor.”
